Dictionary![]() ![]() cit•i•zenPronunciation: (sit'u-zun, -sun), [key] —n. 1. a native or naturalized member of a state or nation who owes allegiance to its government and is entitled to its protection (distinguished from alien). 2. an inhabitant of a city or town, esp. one entitled to its privileges or franchises. 3. an inhabitant, or denizen: The deer is a citizen of our woods. 4. a civilian, as distinguished from a soldier, police officer, etc. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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